On the game rules :
How did you adapt the D&D pen & paper rules for the game as a computer RPG, especially regarding spells (cool down? recovery? Casting time vs area of effect spells vs moving targets).
Much of the 5th edition rules were a pretty straight forward adaptation, however some posed quite a challenge. To be clear, we never set out to do a direct adaptation of the 5e rules, both n-Space and Wizards of the Coast agreed that some of tabletop rules would (and should) require adaptation. What was important to both of us was that we maintain the spirit of those rules. For example, with early iterations on multiplayer and DM play we realized quite quickly that resting to recover spells just wasn’t going to appeal to a broad group of players. As a result we implemented spell cooldowns and balanced those to maintain the spirt of resting which is really tactically managing your spell usage.
We know there will be races, sub-races, and 6 classes. Will there also be specialized sub-classes?
Ahh, you listened to our last live-stream eh? Yes, there will be sub-races in SCL, but we’re not talking about sub-classes right now.
On the campaign :
you said in the twitch interview that your focus is on game choices. are you talking on a dialogue level (branching dialogues) ? Quests which can be resolved by different means? Or on the crazy non-linear campaign with branching solutions?
SCL will have branching narrative with meaningful choice and consequence. As you probably saw in the player campaign video, Sir Banagar was only alive because we spared his life earlier in the campaign – because of that choice (and consequence) we can now enlist his aid in the upcoming fight. Of course we also have the choice to reverse that decision and put an end to him right there. Further complicating the decision is the fact that Banagar’s conviction is misguided and you as a player know that – does that make you more benevolent or does it further drive your desire for revenge?
Do you intend to have skills affecting dialogues? Will you manage reputation in your campaign?
I can tell you that your player stats such as their strength level or charisma level can unlock new/different dialogue choices. Like tabletop D&D, player attribute stats are for more than just combat.
Do you intend to put crafting in game? (Potions brewing, item enchantment, weapons/armor crafting)
We do not have crafting, however if this is something that a lot of players are interested in we will definitely consider adding it post launch.
Will the inventory be limited (weight? inventory slots?)
As in the tabletop Inventory is limited by weight, your total weight is driven by your strength.
On game mechanics :
Could you explain Sword Coast Legends different game modes? Cooperative? Dungeon crawl / campaign?
Story Campaign: Our story campaign will feel very familiar to those who love the classic D&D RPGs such as Baldur’s Gate, Icewind Dale and Neverwinter Nights. Like those games, you’ll create a protagonist and embark on a story rich adventure set in the Forgotten Realms. You can play with friends in co-op play or recruit a party of rich companions found within the game.
DM mode: Dungeon Crawl is more of an instant-action DM mode, and while DMs can alter a wide array of dungeon setup parameters Dungeon Crawl’s primary purpose is to minimize the setup process and quickly get into the fun. If players want a longer experience they can do that too with just a few extra clicks or take it even farther and build their own campaign with campaign creation. We’re not revealing too much about campaign creation quite yet, I can tell you that players will be able to recreate their tabletop campaigns within Sword Coast Legends.
Could you explain the DM / player interaction mechanics, elaborate upon the threat (?) system
DM Threat is our way of creating balance within Sword Coast Legends. All tabletop D&D encounters have recommended encounter parameters based on the number of players, their gear, and their levels. If a tabletop DM decides to ignore the details of his/her party, it can lead to either incredibly easy or incredibly deadly encounters. Threat is our way for DMs to monitor the status of players and adjust the difficulty of those encounters on the fly. Under the hood we also do things like control spawn distance and limit threat spend on per area basis that help balance the experience. We’ve gone to great lengths to ensure that we maintain the spirit of cooperative, challenging D&D play.
On the DM mode :
watching the youtube videos, seems a DM can create with a few clics a complete dungeon crawl selecting tileset, 2 monster types, but seems there is also a way to create your own campaign…. How far can a DM customize his game module? Branching dialogues?
Sorry, we’re not discussing DM Campaign Creation at this time.
Do the DM have complete access to design his custom monster, choose their stats/skills, create his NPCs, or only selecting monsters in the game monster pool ?
Sorry, we’re not discussing DM Campaign Creation at this time.
Neverwinter Nights 1/2 allowed to share complete player campaigns, so other people could download your campaign and play it. Will your game allow the same ?
Sorry, we’re not discussing DM Campaign Creation at this time.
On multiplayer mode :
On cooperative multiplayer mode, will one player control one character? Will a single player be able to control more than one character?
In story campaign you play with 4 players. You will create your main character, and be joined by 3 players made up of real world friends (with their own custom created characters) or companions you have met in game. The choice (and blend) is up to you!
Do you intend to have a common gaming server or will player be able to connect to other computer directly? Where will character be saved? Locally? Official servers? Can single player characters be used online, regarding cheat…?
It’s still a bit too early for us to discuss connectivity but I can tell you that the character you create will be playable across all modes.
On the game preorder / press :
Regarding your preorder page, the deluxe edition or collector will contain monsters (DM use), Dungeon tile sets (DM use). What will be your DLC policy ? Will there be a whole bunch of tileset and monsters in the original game package and more tile sets & monsters will be sold in DLC ? In DM mode, will the player be able to create monsters or create tilesets ?
We are not locking content behind DLC – everyone will have access to all same core story and DM content created for launch. However if the player purchased the deluxe (larger) additions they will get additional content to use in-game. Once we’ve got the game done we definitely plan to continue to make more content – we’ve got a lot more stories to tell!
You seem to be quite advanced in development. The game is already scheduled for a 2015 release. It’s quite unusual to hear of a game just a few month before its’ release. Why did you communicate on it only now?
We decided that showing the game off in a more completed state was in everyone’s best interest. For the team it allowed them to stay focused on building a great RPG, for the players it was great coming out of the gate with a fully playable build and the knowledge that they would have to wait years to get their hands on it!
Thank you a lot for your answers, good luck in building the CRPG we all dream of 
